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China’s Shanghai Sightseeing Tunnel is drawing attention online for its unusual underwater journey beneath the Huangpu River. Connecting the Bund with Pudong, the attraction features colourful lights, animated displays and fish-themed visuals. Traveller shared a video of the experience on social media, prompting users to praise Shanghai’s attractions and share memories of visiting the city.

Greenland, the world’s largest island, is known for its vast ice sheets, remote settlements and spectacular Arctic landscapes. Around 80% of its land is covered in ice, and there are no roads connecting its towns. Home to approximately 56,000 people, Greenland offers rich Inuit traditions, impressive glaciers and the chance to witness the Northern Lights.

With over 1 crore tourist arrivals in 2025, Goa's tourism sector — contributing 16–17% to the state's economy — is generating livelihoods beyond traditional jobs. From tea stalls and handicraft shops to hospitality careers, locals are turning skills into businesses. IHCL also plans a skill development centre for Class 10–12 graduates to make them employment-ready.

Himachal Pradesh will launch helicopter services between Sanjauli and Rampur on October 21, also covering the Rampur–Reckong Peo route. Operated by Pawan Hans Limited under RCS UDAN, flights run three days a week — Monday, Friday, and Saturday. The initiative aims to improve connectivity for residents in remote areas of the state.

A video of Kerala’s Shoranur Railway Station has caught attention online, with viewers praising its clean platforms, peaceful atmosphere and scenic surroundings. Shared on Instagram by travel creator atharsvlg, the reel has prompted users to recall their experiences at the station. Several viewers also praised the cleanliness of railway stations across Kerala.

Utho Cloud has opened reservations for NVIDIA B300 GPUs powered by the Blackwell Ultra architecture, inviting AI companies, research institutions and enterprises to secure dedicated computing capacity ahead of its expected deployment in February 2027 .As Indian businesses increasingly move artificial intelligence from experimentation to real-world applications, access to advanced computing.

Paris's Louvre Museum closed Monday after Ecole du Louvre students blocked entrances, protesting police violence and rising prices. Unrest across France has grown for four weeks, with 500,000 marching Saturday. Diesel prices rose 40%, food 25% since 2021. Over 2,330 arrested; 2,000+ shops damaged. Visitors advised to check timings before heading out.

Vienna-bound Austrian Airlines flight OS82 from Israel, carrying 51 passengers and 6 crew, was diverted to Sofia after a bomb threat was reported near the Romanian border. The A320 landed safely in Sofia at 9:25pm UTC, escorted by a Bulgarian Air Force fighter jet. Authorities have begun inspecting the aircraft.

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will suspend flight services from 4 pm to 9 pm on October 20 to facilitate the 'Alpassi Arattu' procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple. The bi-annual ritual, involving Travancore Royals, requires the procession to pass through the runway to reach Shanghumugham beach. The practice dates back centuries, predating the airport's 1932 establishment.